Pan-Pan
- March 1, 2017
- Spelkraft
- 6h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Pan-Pan" is a single-player, fantasy adventure game with stellar graphics and a spectacular soundtrack. You must fix your downed spaceship and begin the pilgrimage home by solving puzzles and exploring an open world filled with memorable characters and world-shifting riddles. The game features a soothing ambient soundtrack by renowned composer, Simon Viklund.
PC
Reviews
- Charming visuals and delightful sound design create an immersive atmosphere.
- Puzzles offer a good range of challenge, with many being intuitive and rewarding to solve.
- Short playtime makes it a perfect fit for casual gaming sessions, providing a satisfying experience without overstaying its welcome.
- The game lacks clear instructions or tutorials, leading to confusion about puzzle mechanics and item interactions.
- Puzzle difficulty is inconsistent, with some being overly obscure or requiring trial and error to solve.
- The game is very short, often completed in under two hours, which may not justify the full price for many players.
- graphics37 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming, cute, and colorful art style, reminiscent of Monument Valley, which enhances the overall relaxing experience. Players appreciate the delightful visuals and soothing music, although some mention minor glitches. Overall, the aesthetic and character design contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a visually engaging puzzle experience.
“A wonderful and relaxing puzzle experience wrapped in an excellent aesthetic.”
“Very cute graphics, adorable character design, as well as lovely sound effects and beautiful music.”
“The moment you start a new game you are welcomed with delightful visuals, calming music, and a screen free of any HUDs, text, or unnecessary cut scenes.”
“It's not for everyone, but I love the art style.”
“While the music and sound effects are fantastic, the story is told through charming visuals instead of dialogue.”
“It's short and sweet, with cute (if simple) graphics and a decent little soundtrack.”
- music25 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall experience with delightful and calming soundtracks that complement the cute art style. Many reviewers highlight the effective use of adaptive music, which dynamically responds to gameplay, creating an immersive environment. However, some users noted a sound bug that introduced clicking noises, slightly detracting from the otherwise beautiful audio experience.
“Adaptive soundtracks might be my favorite thing in games, and Pan-Pan shows one of the best examples of adaptive music I've seen.”
“Lovely music creates a tranquil atmosphere when you're exploring.”
“Loved the soundtrack and the atmosphere of the game.”
“There is a sound bug that makes the music have incessant 'clicking' noises.”
“Even the weeping soundtrack is an extended middle finger to the buyer: the whole game has 215 MB on your disk.”
“The same goes for the original soundtrack that has some catchy tunes for some moments, but it's mostly ambient music, adding to that a neat sound design for the noise.”
- story9 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 89 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story in the game is often described as unclear and lacking depth, relying heavily on environmental storytelling that requires players to fill in significant gaps themselves. While some appreciate the charming visuals and character interactions, many feel that the narrative is too simplistic and does not provide a compelling or cohesive plot, leading to confusion and frustration. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a weak point, with a need for more substantial narrative elements to enhance the experience.
“While the music and sound effects are fantastic, the story is told through charming visuals instead of dialogue.”
“Instead, it delivers its short story through the characters’ interactions and endearing sounds.”
“Unlike Machinarium, an Amanita Design game that narrates a complete story without a single word, Pan-Pan is a simple pretext scenario with only two events: the spaceship crashes on an unknown planet and ('spoiler alert') you go look for the parts in order to fly away...”
“The 'story' is so unclear I was mostly guessing, and the environmental storytelling felt more like someone relying on the fact that there is an environment that could maybe tell a story if you fill in most of the blanks yourself.”
“There is no deep plot, so you don't really need any exposition.”
“Unlike Machinarium, an Amanita Design game that narrates a complete story without a single word, Pan-Pan is a simple pretext scenario with only two events: the spaceship crashes on an unknown planet and ('spoiler alert') you go look for the parts in order to fly away...”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its basic mechanics, allowing for a relaxed experience, but it suffers from loose controls and a lack of depth, leading to frustrating puzzle-solving moments. Many users feel the game offers limited content, typically around 2-6 hours, and consider the price steep for the amount of gameplay provided, suggesting it may be better to purchase on sale. Overall, while the art and sound design are praised, the gameplay experience is seen as lacking in both complexity and replay value.
“I love the art style, the sound design is amazing, and the game mechanics have a surprising amount of detail and depth.”
“The gameplay is very basic, which is nice because you can have tea and biscuits whilst playing as you only need the mouse.”
“And just when you think 'now I understand the puzzle mechanics!'”
“I feel like the price can be considered steep for the amount of gameplay I got out of it, and personally would only recommend it on sale.”
“The asking price is very steep for the amount of gameplay you get out of it (<2 hours).”
“Unfortunately, there is not much content, perhaps 2-6 hours of gameplay with not much incentive for replay.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 88 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a charming and tranquil ambiance, enhanced by a delightful soundtrack that complements its cute art style. Players appreciate the overall mood and other-worldly feel, which significantly contributes to their enjoyment of the experience.
“Lovely music creates a tranquil atmosphere when you're exploring.”
“The sounds throughout really add to the atmosphere and are entertaining to hear.”
“For the most part, I enjoyed it greatly; the graphics, atmosphere, and other-worldliness of it all have massive appeal.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game "Pan-pan" is praised for its smooth performance, even on older hardware, indicating effective optimization that accommodates a range of system specifications.
“Usually I'm a much more conservative gamer when it comes to my purchasing power, and after meticulous research and pricing optimization, I conclude (sometimes months in advance) if the game is worth purchasing at all.”
“Pan-Pan is an adorable game, and it runs smoothly on my old laptop.”
“Usually I'm a much more conservative gamer when it comes to my purchasing power, and after meticulous research and pricing optimization, I conclude (sometimes months in advance) if the game is worth purchasing at all.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to evoke a strong sense of wholesome charm and cuteness, contributing to an overall emotional experience. The satisfaction derived from solving puzzles independently enhances feelings of accomplishment and joy.
“If laboratories could chemically produce the purest form of wholesome and cute, this game wouldn't quite be it, but very, very close.”
“After looking up the first few puzzles, the rest were fun to solve on my own and made me feel pretty accomplished.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the character designs are praised for their cuteness and artistic appeal, the reviews do not provide substantial insights into the depth or progression of character development within the game. The focus appears to be more on aesthetics rather than narrative or emotional growth.
“I love the art in this game, especially the character designs!”
“Very cute graphics, adorable character design, as well as lovely sound effects and beautiful music.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players finding it genuinely funny and enjoyable.
“The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious!”
“I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and clever puns.”
“The comedic timing of the characters is spot on, making every moment enjoyable.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features appealing graphics, but users have reported occasional glitches that affect overall stability. Despite these issues, the experience remains enjoyable.
“The game has some nice graphics, but there are ugly glitches here and there that detract from the experience.”
“I frequently encounter crashes that make it impossible to enjoy the game.”
“The stability issues are frustrating; I often find myself getting kicked out of matches unexpectedly.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game lacks replayability, with users indicating that there is little to no incentive to play it again after the initial experience.
“There isn’t any replay value.”
“Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
“The lack of diverse outcomes makes replaying feel pointless.”
